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Operability and resectability in lung cancer
Anastasiadis K.1, Papaconstantinou C.2
1Cardiothoracic Surgery Section, St Luke.s Hospital, Panorama, Thessaloniki
2Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki
SUMMARY: Operability and resectability constitute a guide to the therapeutic options in lung cancer. Operability is
determined by various preoperative test parameters, of which spirometry is of utmost importance. Resectability
is dependent on tumor stage. The latter requires a host of investigative procedures, of which
computed tomographic scanning is paramount. The multidisciplinary team approach is central in achieving an efficient therapeutic strategy as well as meeting patients. preferences. Pneumon 2004,
17(3):289-296.
Key words: Operability, respectability, lung cancer, treatment.
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